For the Village of Carpentersville, recycling is an initiative that has sparked the establishment of various systems and several programs that encourage residents as well as local businesses to do their part to save the environment. In fact, there is an existing Carpentersville Curbside Refuse, Recycling and Yardwaste Collection Program.

We at Elgin Recycling & Scrap Metal are proud to share that our services are in line with the community’s commitment to environmental sustainability. ?, We have a facility located in Gilberts at the end of Center Drive (near Oliver's Helicopters)

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Elgin Recycling & Scrap Metal is a family owned and managed business that has been serving the Chicagoland area for more than 30 years. What began as an independent silver recycling business has been expanded into a full service recycling, scrap metal, electronics, paper and plastic recycling business.

In order to take care of Mother Earth, proper waste segregation must be practiced at all times. By separating your trash, contamination, substance mixture and improper disposal can be minimized. Elgin Recycling & Scrap Metal can help you with this. We have well-established processes for collection, sorting and disposal that assure our customers of our responsible waste disposal methods. Such protocols have been developed in accordance with relevant state laws. As a certified R2 electronics recycling service, we adhere to the high standards of practice and principles set forth. We make data security our top priority, so you don’t have to worry about the possible data left in the digital storage devices that you want disposed of.

For residents in Carpentersville with recycling needs but are too busy to schedule a drop off, we have you covered. We know that even dedicated recyclers have busy schedules so if you’re unable to stop by and bring us your recyclables, contact us by submitting an online form, and we’ll schedule a pick up. Elgin Recycling & Scrap Metal offers trucking services for eligible recyclable items.

There are so many materials that we have in our home and business we can’t even begin to fathom how we will dispose of it. If you want to take the initiative and lead a green campaign, let us help you. We can assist you in customizing events Call us about your awareness raising idea at 847-741-4100 and let’s see what we can work out.

Have friends or relatives in other parts of the Chicagoland area? Get them recycling as well. At Crystal Lake, Palatine, Elk Grove, and Buffalo Grove, recycling can also be done through us.